In
the piece dated November 22, Mr. Norbu wrote, “It also appears that in June of
this year Lobsang Sangay, Libby Liu and Lobsang Nyandak, the representative of
the Dalai Lama in New York,
met in London and
had discussions about the need to restructure RFA’s Tibetan service and to
replace Jigme Ngabo.” In the second one he corrected himself, “I rechecked my
notes and came across the actual month and exact date, plus additional
information. On October 23,
2012 His Holiness was in London
and participating in an event organized by Legatum Institute. On the sidelines
of this event the meeting between the Sikyong Lobsang Sangay, Representative
Lobsang Nyandak and Ms. Libby Liu took place.”

I
have had no discussions with Ms. Liu about Mr. Ngabo Jigme in London or
anywhere else; in fact since becoming Representative four years ago, I have
never even been in London. As for Sikyong Lobsang Sangay, he did not fly to London to meet Ms. Liu as
Mr. Norbu claimed. Sikyong was in London
at the time to attend a Symposium on Ethics for a More Prosperous World, at
which Ms. Liu was also present.

During
Sikyong’s visit to Washington
DC in July 2012, I did accompany
him to a meeting with representatives from the BBG. That meeting was a courtesy
call. Not only was Ms. Liu not present at this meeting, but there was no
discussion of RFA personnel.

Mr.
Jamyang Norbu also wrote that I was in DC “a few days after Jigme Ngabo’s
dismissal…to thwart any effort by RFA staff to organize support for Jigme’s
reinstatement.” My visit to DC on November 5, 2012, to brief senior officials from the US
State Department, including the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Affairs as well
as White House staff on the dismal situation in Tibet, was confirmed many weeks in
advance. It was a coincidence that Mr. Jigme was abruptly dismissed on the same
day. Because of unfounded rumors circulating of CTA’s involvement, I met with
RFA staff in the evening to categorically state that CTA has no involvement with
Mr. Jigme’s involuntary resignation or dismissal. As a representative of His
Holiness the Dalai Lama and of the CTA, it is my duty to clarify
misunderstanding and correct misinformation about the CTA.

Sikyong
Lobsang Sangay has already stated that CTA has no involvement in the
resignation of Mr. Ngabo Jigme from RFA. His statement of November 21, 2012, said, “Allegations
of interference on personnel matter are completely baseless.” However, Mr.
Norbu has continued in his efforts to paint a dark picture of CTA leadership as
being engaged in a conspiracy to stifle voices of people who advocate
independence and prevent freedom of speech within the Tibetan community.

The
CTA leadership, along with the Tibetan people, is invested in the integrity,
honesty and independence of Tibetan media.